Having been a Prague airport shuttle driver for several years, I have come to know the city like the back of my hand. From the narrow side streets to the bustling tourist centres, when it comes to Prague, I am well versed. Being a spiritual man myself, the ancient cathedrals and churches are of particular interest to me, and I can’t help but share my enthusiasm with my passengers. Most people coming to Prague appreciate the beautiful architectural designs of the old buildings, and the tour guide style knowledge I provide while travelling from Prague airport to the city is usually met with much appreciation from tourists who know little about the area. Over the years, I have found that there are three religious buildings that are really popular for visitors to Prague.
St Vitus Cathedral at Prague Castle
St Vitus Cathedral is probably the most dramatic and beautiful cathedral in the whole of Prague. Situated within Prague castle, this gothic cathedral is one of the most visited sites in the city. Even though it is so well known, I simply cannot help but recommend it to all my Prague airport shuttle passengers, because it is truly inspirational. It was commissioned by Charles IV, and its construction commenced in 1344. But it took nearly 6 centuries to complete, with its intricate designs and architecture turning into a lengthy affair. Its history is fascinating too, as it was this cathedral that was used for the coronation of the Czech kings and queens, adding yet another dimension to this already fascinating cathedral.
St. Nicholas Church at Malostranske Namesti
I assume that many people who visit Prague have a love of art, so when I’m giving my passengers information on the way from Prague airport to the city, I always recommend visiting the church of St Nicholas at Malostranske Namesti (there are three churches by this name) for its fantastic architecture and the paintings, statues and frescoes housed within the church walls. The church was designed by Christoph and Kilian Ignaz, who were an exceptionally gifted father and son architectural team, designing beautiful Baroque masterpieces. Beneath the church’s dome is a Baroque organ, which was played by Mozart himself in 1787. It is definitely one of my favourite churches in the city.
The Spanish Synagogue
This magnificent structure is something I recommend to my Prague airport shuttle passengers on a regular basis. The synagogue is set in the heart of the Jewish quarter, and it is a deeply spiritual site, built in 1868 over the Old Jewish Shul. This beautiful building was designed by Vojt& #283;ch Ignátz Ullmann, complete with a dome, stained glass windows and intricate designs on the walls. The beauty of this synagogue is recognised by its label as the most beautiful synagogue in the whole of Europe! It also forms part of the Jewish Museum, so visiting the synagogue will be both a spiritual and a historical experience.
There are many more beautiful religious buildings to be seen in Prague, but these three are my favourites. Perhaps it is the very fact that they were built for religious reasons that gave people the passion to put so much effort into their construction, and has left them with a deeply spiritual feel. And in all my years as a Prague airport shuttle driver, I have never had a complaint about my recommendations.
Author Resource:
Štpán Stich is a shuttle driver for Shuttle Direct regularly driving from Prague airport to the city (http://www.shuttledirect.com/en/airport/PRG ). They provide pre-booked shuttles to major destinations all over Europe. Wherever you travel, Shuttle Direct can make sure that you don’t miss your car
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